Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Speech-Language Pathology
Date of Award
5-2020
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Teresa Boggs
Committee Members
Brenda Louw, Michelle Johnson
Abstract
Sensory Food Aversions occur frequently in children who are likely to appear on Speech-Language Pathologist’s (SLP’s) caseloads. The lack of research regarding intervention for Sensory Food Aversions in schools and the assertion of a gap in school-based services for children with feeding disorders was a significant indicator for the need of the study. A quantitative, descriptive, exploratory research design was selected using a self-developed questionnaire in order to exploreschool-based SLP’s perceptions of their knowledge and skills related to Sensory Food Aversions, as well as determine resources available for working with this population. Findings from the study suggest a need for educational training, emphasize the advocacy role of an SLP, and shed light on the challenges/barriers SLPs face in regard to treating Sensory Food Aversions in schools. This study may be useful for SLPs in order to meet the needs of children with Sensory Food Aversions.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Monroe, Ellen, "School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist's Perceptions of Sensory Food Aversions in Children" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3735. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3735
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.